Chapter 1 Daughter, I Won't Sign the Marriage Registration Just Because It's a Birthday Present!

Daughter, I Won’t Sign the Marriage Registration Just Because It’s a Birthday Present!

May 5th.

My daughter celebrated her 16th birthday.

“Happy birthday, Satsuki!”

Exactly at midnight. I congratulate her.

My daughter, who was lazing in my bed, suddenly sat up.

“It’s already midnight! No way, Dad… I turned 16!”

“Yes, that’s right. Congratulations.”

“Yay, I did it!”

She claps her hands.

As a father, I felt a little sad, but I was honestly happy to see my daughter’s growth.

(She got so big!)

She’s grown up, but Satsuki still looks like a child when she jumps on the bed.

Long silver hair, clear sky blue eyes, pure white skin, and a small body of less than 150 cm… I wish she was a little taller before she was considered an adult, but she’s still growing up well compared to before.

(When she was little, she was so sickly and slow to grow up, but… now she is a healthy high school student, I’m happy for her.)

I almost cried a little.

I was really happy to see my daughter’s growth.

“So, what should I give you for your birthday? I’ll buy whatever you like!”

She used to like dolls and stuff, but I guess she’s not that age anymore.

I haven’t bought my daughter a present yet. I wanted to give this girl what she wanted.

“Really! Dad, that’s so cool!”

Satsuki was excited.

She jumped up and down on the bed, and after doing two spins in the air like a gymnast, she landed neatly on the floor.

I guess she must’ve inherited her mother’s athleticism, even though she was sickly.

“What should I get for my birthday, hmm?”

“Tell me what you want. I’ll get you whatever Satsuki wants.… What do you want? The world? Or a handsome guy?”

The last part is a joke, of course. Dad doesn’t have that much power. He’s just a humble security guard, so he doesn’t come from a very wealthy family.

But Dad wanted to buy his daughter something she wanted for her birthday.

That’s why I worked so hard. Thanks to that, I have a little extra in my pocket.

So, what does my daughter want?

“What? I don’t want the world or a handsome guy. That would cost a lot of money.”

But my daughter was selfless. She laughed and said she didn’t want the world or a handsome guy.

Maybe she doesn’t even realize that what I said was a joke. Satsuki is a little out of touch. She was what you would call a “natural” girl.

“Let’s see~… that’s right! Dad, wait a minute.”

Then she started walking, making cute little steps.

“e? Uh, yeah.”

She was probably going to her room to get something.

I waited as I was told, and Satsuki soon returned.

She was holding a piece of paper in her little hand.

“Daddy, I have something I really want… But it’s something that money can’t buy…”

Satsuki stuttered as if she had trouble saying it.

I don’t know what money can’t buy, but… it’s for my daughter! As a father, I want to do everything I can to help her.

“What? Don’t hesitate to tell me. Dad will do everything Dad can.”

“Really! Thanks, Dad!”

When I told her that, Satsuki’s cheeks relaxed happily.

Her smile was so big that her cheeks almost fell off. I can’t help but laugh at this adorable girl.

Yes, I can do anything for her.

I will do my best for her!

That is what I resolved to do.

But my resolve was betrayed in an unexpected way.

“You know, for my birthday present… I want Daddy’s autograph.”

“… autograph?”

When I tilted my head, Satsuki handed me a paper she was holding.

The paper had these words written on it.

Marriage Registration.

What my daughter wanted was a little too heavy for a birthday present.

“Daddy, I… Did you know that I can get married now that I’m 16 years old?”

“…Well, isn’t it too soon?”

“If I don’t do it soon, Daddy will be taken by another woman. So, Dad… please give me your autograph for my birthday present!”

Then Satsuki knelt on the floor and held up three fingers.

“I know I’m a clumsy person, but please take care of me~”

My daughter bowed her head and offered to dedicate the rest of her life to me.

The answer was, of course,

“No, no! Satsuki, I can’t give you my autograph for your birthday, no matter how much you want to!”

No.

There was no way I could write an autograph.

I have to make that girl happy.

It’s such a shame and such a waste if Satsuki marries me.

You should marry someone better.

And you have to be happy.

Otherwise, I will have no face to show your mother.

(I will make Satsuki happy.)

That’s what I promised her mother, who’s already gone to heaven——